Apigenin
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Apigenin | |
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IUPAC name | 5,7-dihydroxy-2- (4-hydroxyphenyl)-4H- 1-benzopyran-4-one |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | [520-36-5] |
SMILES | OC1=C(C(C=C(C3=CC=C(O) C=C3)O2)=O)C2=CC(O)=C1 |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | C15H10O5 |
Molar mass | 270.23 g/mol |
Melting point |
345-350 °C |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
Apigenin is a flavone that is the aglycone of apiin, isolated from parsley and celery, and apigetrin. It is a yellow crystalline solid that has been used to dye wool.
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- Merck Index, 11th Edition, 763.